Sustainable Development, B.S.

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(no minor required)
(120 minimum credit hours required)\

Advisor: Norris, Whiteman

This major examines the interconnectedness between society and the environment and provides tools to effectively mediate the interaction for a better relationship. This interdisciplinary degree draws most heavily from the natural science and social science departments whose missions are to prepare students for professional careers as well as to prepare critical thinkers who understand the scientific and social realities of life.

University Requirements

General Education Credit Hours: 31
Service Learning Credit Hours: 3
Upper Division Credit Hours: 42
Writing Intensive Credit Hours: 9

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science, and/or GEOG 323 /SOC 323 Social Statistics or PSYC 2510 Statistical Principles for Psychology beyond the General Education requirements.

MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science,
or
GISS 361 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours: 3 and
GISS 363 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1
or
GEOG 361 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours: 3 and
GEOG 363 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1

Sustainable Development Core Requirements

GISS 361 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours: 3 and
GISS 363 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1
or
GEOG 361 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours: 3 and
GEOG 363 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1
BSAD 355 - Communication in Business and Industry Credit Hours: 3
or
ENGL 419 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
ECON 420 - International Economics Credit Hours: 3
GEOL 1120 - Environmental Geology Credit Hours: 3
GEOL 1120L - Environmental Geology Lab Credit Hours: 1
PHIL 2117 - Ethics and Sustainability Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 407 - Environmental Ethics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 450 - Environmental Sociology Credit Hours: 3
or
GEOG 401 - Human-Environmental Interactions Credit Hours: 3

Core Credit Hours 23

Concentration (select one) and Guided Electives (9 credit hours)

Minimum of 18 credit hours from one concentration plus 9 credit hours from Guided Electives or from any other course listed below:

Earth and Environmental Science - Concentration

Choose 15-16 credit hours, cannot be the same as Area III or major requirements

BIOL 1132 - Introduction to Climate Studies Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM majors Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1215L - General Chemistry I Lab for STEM Majors Credit Hours: 1
GEOL 1110 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: 3
GEOL 1110L - Physical Geology Lab Credit Hours: 1
GEOL 2130 - Introduction to Meteorology Credit Hours: 3
GEOL 2130L - Introduction to Meteorology Lab Credit Hours: 1
GISS 361 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
GISS 363 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1
Choose one (three-four credit hours) from the following courses:
BIOL 301 - Ecology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 303 - Ecology Lab Credit Hours: 1
BIOL 432 - Biogeography Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 301 - Instrumental Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 406 - Environmental Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 408 - Environmental Chemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
GEOL 340 - Field and Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
GEOL 342 - Field and Research Methods Lab Credit Hours: 1
GEOL 401 - Hydrogeology Credit Hours: 3
GEOL 403 - Hydrogeology Lab Credit Hours: 1
GISS 362 - Spatial Analysis in GIS Credit Hours: 3
GISS 364 - Spatial Analysis in GIS Lab Credit Hours: 1
GISS 366 - WebMapping and WebGIS Credit Hours: 3
GISS 368 - WebMapping and WebGIS Lab Credit Hours: 1

Credit Hours 18-20

Social Justice and Policy - Concentration

ENGL 461 - American Literary Interpretations of the Environment Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 302 - Sustainable Design Credit Hours: 3
HIST 350 - History of America’s National Parks Credit Hours: 3
HIST 401 - American Environmental History Credit Hours: 3
POLS 410 - Water Rights Credit Hours: 3
POLS 416 - Border Issues in US Mexico Relations Credit Hours: 3
SOC 305 - Rural Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 323 - Social Statistics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 415 - Sociology of Food Credit Hours: 3
SOC 481 - Internship in Sociology Credit Hours: 1-6

Credit Hours 18

Sustainable Business Practice - Concentration

BLAW 2110 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
BSAD 360 - Entrepreneurship I Credit Hours: 3
BSAD 361 - Entrepreneurship II Credit Hours: 3
BSAD 458 - Environmental Policy Analysis Credit Hours: 3
BSAD 489 - Economic Development Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 2110 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours 18

Total Credit Hours 36

Interdisciplinary - Concentration

Students select any course (27 minimum credit hours) listed within the other three Concentrations (“Environmental Science”, “Social Justice and Policy”, Sustainable Business Practices”) and/or courses listed as “Electives” on the current degree plan. *Students who elect this option will need to prepare a statement describing how this Interdisciplinary Concentration option helps them fulfill their professional goals.

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Sustainable Development, B.S.

University Requirements

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Sustainable Development Core Requirements

Core Credit Hours 23

Concentration (select one) and Guided Electives (9 credit hours)

Earth and Environmental Science - Concentration

Credit Hours 18-20

Social Justice and Policy - Concentration

Credit Hours 18

Sustainable Business Practice - Concentration

Credit Hours 18

Total Credit Hours 36

Interdisciplinary - Concentration

Credit Hours 27

Guided Upper Division Electives

Credit Hours 9